February 7, 2011Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says, “overall, the city responded well to this week's blizzard and defended the decision to close the Lake Shore Drive.” (Chicago AP, 2/3). As aChicago personal injury lawyer, I agree with the Mayor, and am pleased...
Read More February 7, 2011Yellowstone National Park officials say “rescue crews have recovered the bodies of two Montana men who died while trying to climb a frozen waterfall below the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.” (AP, 5/26). As a personal...
Read More January 31, 2011A tribune staff report cautions citizens about the dangers of the impending storm. As aChicago personal injury attorney, I join them in encouraging people not to under estimate the impact of a storm this size – please take all necessary...
Read More January 31, 2011Jennifer Kerr reports, “six companies are recalling millions of window blinds and shades, following the deaths of three children who got caught in cords that help the coverings move up and down” (AP, 8/26). The recalls were announced last week...
Read More January 31, 2011Anyone of us could be hurt on the job. It doesn't matter if we work in an office, in a factory or on a farm, accidents happen to people in every occupation. When someone is seriously injured, the question becomes:...
Read More January 31, 2011This past week, Toyota announced two safety recalls for its popular Prius and Corolla models. Toyota explained that these recalls are necessary to correct steering shaft problems resulting from a manufacturing error and faulty electric water pumps. In the case...
Read More January 28, 2011CHICAGO DAILY LAW BULLETIN A Crestwood woman who filed a lawsuit against a Joliet hospital alleging it let an unqualified podiatrist operate on her left foot, leading to its amputation, was awarded $7.7 million in damages Friday by a Cook...
Read More January 21, 2011According to recently updated advice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Children should ride in rear-facing car seats longer, until they are 2 years old instead of 1.” (C. Johnson, AP Medical, Chicago...
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